Posts by: "Christine Greenhow"

Wk 4: Sept 16-22 Online

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Hi Matt, Hi Matthew, 

I hope your week is off to a great start! This email contains important reminders as we look forward to CEP 956 Week 4 online (Sept 16-22).  Thank you for reading. 

Login to the course site to see the schedule for this week (Sept 16-22):

http://greenhow.educ.msu.edu/cep956fs19/wk-4-sept-27-synchronous-class/


BASE GROUP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUTS:

Please Check-in with your Base Group at the beginning of the week by answering the Base Group Check-in questions early in the week (e.g., Tues or Wed) and then, Check-out by answering the Check-out questions at the end of the week.

1) Login to the course website. 
2) Then, go to that week’s schedule page and find the Base Group Check-in (or Check-out) question for the week (e.g., W4 Sept 16-22 Online from the drop-down menu)
3) Email or otherwise contact your Base Group members when you have Checked-in and Checked-out to let them know you have done so. This way the group can help support its members, get to know its members, and build trust over time.
4) To see how your answers and scores compare with your group overall, go to the Base Groups page. Find your Base Group.  Click on your group and find the appropriate tab at the top to see the other member(s) Check-in or Check-out Answers.

READINGS & ONLINE DISCUSSION

“Defining Social Media and Learning in Society” 
Last week we discussed Clark and Kozma’s debate on do/will/can media ever influence learning. We discussed the importance of theoretical framing, underlying epistemologies, theories and definitions of learning and media, and the intellectual history upon which even asking such questions is based. This week you are asked to read several papers on “social media” and “learning” and consider how we ought to define these terms in a particular context with a particular underlying learning theory.  

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS

  • Post initial responses to Discussion Board questions by Thursday, September 19 at midnight EST.
  • Post two responses (per question) by Saturday, September 21 at midnight EST.
The goal of the online forum is to give you time to engage deeply with the readings & generate sparks for in-class discussion.

COMING TUESDAY 9/17! Scores for Interest Statements & Week 2 Discussion

I will have your scores for the Interest Statement and Week 2 discussion in D2L by tomorrow, Tuesday 9/17. 

NEW! Guest Speaker on Monday 9/23

One of my former students, who successfully published as a result of this course, will be sharing his experiences and tips with you when we meet on Monday 9/23 via Zoom. Come with your questions.


Any questions for me, please let me know.

Thanks, and see you online!

Chris

Wk 3: Sept 9 FTF/Synch

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Subject: CEP 956: Looking Ahead to Week 3 FTF/Synch
Emailed: Tuesday 9/7/19

Hi Matt, Hi Matthew, 
I hope you’re having a great weekend. This email contains important information as we look forward to CEP 956 Week 3 FTF/Synch.  Thank you for reading.

We will meet on campus in Erickson room 132 from 6-8:50pm on Monday, September 9.
BASE GROUP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUTS:

Don’t forget to Check-out with your base group as you complete this online week by answering the Check-out questions at the end of the week.

1) Login to the course website.
2) Then, go to that week’s schedule page and find the Base Group Check-in (or Check-out) question for the week (e.g., W2 Sept 2-8 Online from the drop-down menu)
3) Email or otherwise contact your Base Group members when you have Checked-in and Checked-out to let them know you have done so. This way the group can help support its members, get to know its members, and build trust over time.
4) To see how your answers and scores compare with your group overall, go to the Base Groups page. Find your Base Group.  Click on your group and find the appropriate tab at the top to see the other member(s) Check-in or Check-out Answers.

RESPONSES TO YOUR INTRODUCTION
Thank you for posting your introductions in the online forum thread. I have posted my response to each of you, and I’ll talk with you Monday night about what I see as some common themes to build on in this course.

http://greenhow.educ.msu.edu/cep956fs19/forum/w2-q0/

 READINGS & ONLINE DISCUSSION
“Will Media Ever Influence Learning: A Heated Debate” 

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS

  • I have responded to both of your initial responses to the 2 guided reading questions in the Discussion Forum http://greenhow.educ.msu.edu/cep956fs19/forum/
  • Remember to post your response to each other’s initial posts AND at least one response to someone else’s response to your initial post (per question) by tonight Saturday, Sept. 7 at midnight. In other words, for each question you are posting one response to your peer and replying to at least one response on your own work = 2 more posts per question, minimum. 
  • The goal of the online forum is to give you time to engage deeply with the readings & generate sparks for in-class discussion.
  • Begin Social Media Activity (steps to begin are on the Social Media Activity: LinkedIn page under “About” on this website). I will be adding more to this page before class on September 9 and then, we’ll discuss in class when we meet.
  • Interest Statement for publishable article due before class on Monday, September 9 —> Submit to Dropbox on D2L

 

REMINDER! ARTICLE for PUBLICATION: INTEREST STATEMENT DUE Monday 9/9/18
Please review the requirements for the ‘Article for Publication: Interest Statement’ on the course website and submit your 1-page Interest Statement this week

http://greenhow.educ.msu.edu/cep956fs19/article-for-publication/

  • Heads up! I would like us to look at your interest statements together so we can discuss them, and I can give you feedback.

Any questions, please let me know.

Thanks, and see you soon!

 

Chris

 

Wk 2: Sept 2-8 Online

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Subject: CEP 956: Reminders for Week 2 Online
Emailed: Tuesday 9/3/19

Hi Matt, Hi Matthew, 
I hope you had a great Labor(-free) Day weekend and took some time off! (I know I did which is why this email is a few days behind what I planned. Thanks for your patience.) J

Previous classes have told me they appreciate weekly reminders of upcoming assignments. This email contains important information as we look forward to CEP 956 Week 2 online (Sept 2-8).  Thank you for reading this email carefully. Note the assignments for this coming week, which we went over last Wednesday.
Login to the course site to see the schedule for this week (Sept 2-8):
http://greenhow.educ.msu.edu/cep956fs19/w2-synchronous-class/

 BASE GROUP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUTS:
Please Check-in with your Base Group at the beginning of the week by answering the Base Group Check-in questions early in the week (e.g., Tues or Wed) and then, Check-out by answering the Check-out questions at the end of the week.

1) Login to the course website.
2) Then, go to that week’s schedule page and find the Base Group Check-in (or Check-out) question for the week (e.g., W2 Sept 2-8 Online from the drop-down menu)
3) Email or otherwise contact your Base Group members when you have Checked-in and Checked-out to let them know you have done so. This way the group can help support its members, get to know its members, and build trust over time.
4) To see how your answers and scores compare with your group overall, go to the Base Groups page. Find your Base Group.  Click on your group and find the appropriate tab at the top to see the other member(s) Check-in or Check-out Answers.

COMPLETE YOUR INTRODUCTION
If you haven’t already, please post your introduction in the INTRODUCTION online forum thread. Your response will help me tailor the course to your needs and goals: http://greenhow.educ.msu.edu/cep956fs19/forum/w2-q0/

 READINGS & ONLINE DISCUSSION
“Will Media Ever Influence Learning: A Heated Debate” 
Our course begins with the seminal debate on whether or not media will ever influence learning. Please read the 3 readings listed on the schedule page for Week 2: Sept 2-8.
UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS

  • Post your initial responses to the 2 guided reading questions in the Discussion Forum http://greenhow.educ.msu.edu/cep956fs19/forum/ by Thursday, Sept. 5 at midnight
  • Post your response to each other’s initial posts AND at least one response to someone else’s response to your initial post (per question) by Saturday, Sept. 7 at midnight. In other words, for each question you are posting one response to your peer and replying to at least one response on your own work = 2 more posts per question, minimum. 
  • The goal of the online forum is to give you time to engage deeply with the readings & generate sparks for in-class discussion.
  • Begin Social Media Activity (steps to begin are on the Social Media Activity: LinkedInpage under “About” on this website). I will be adding more to this page before class on September 9 and then, we’ll discuss in class when we meet.
  • Interest Statementfor publishable article due before class on Monday, September 9 —> Submit to Dropbox on D2L

ARTICLE for PUBLICATION: INTEREST STATEMENT DUE Monday 9/9/18
Please review the requirements for the ‘Article for Publication: Interest Statement’ on the course website as you prepare your 1-page Interest Statement this week: http://greenhow.educ.msu.edu/cep956fs19/article-for-publication/

Any questions, please let me know.

Thanks, and see you online!
Chris

Wk 1: Aug 28 Synch Online

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Email communication 8/22
Hi Everyone,
Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful and rejuvenating summer. I am THRILLED that you have enrolled in the advanced doctoral course: CEP 956: Mind, Media, & Learning.  I am Dr. Christine Greenhow, Associate Professor in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology (EPET), but you can call me “Chris.”  I will be your course instructor, and I am truly passionate about teaching this course, as you will see.  I am excited to work with you and learn about your different research interests and course and career goals.

First meeting via ZOOM: Wednesday August 28, 2019    6-8:50pm EST
I wanted to remind you that the course scheduler says we are to meet next Wednesday, August 28th this first week when classes begin and then on Mondays after that, except for Labor Day.
**NOTE: We will meet SYNCHRONOUSLY via Zoom for this first meeting. On campus students do not need to come to campus.

Please “Reply” to this email so that I know you understand that our first meeting will be held via Zoom on Wed 8/28 at 6pm EST —  Zoom link:https://msu.zoom.us/j/2314762101

SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2019 in CEP 956
This course contains both an on campus and online sections. We will meet SYNCHRONOUSLY every other week during the 6-8:50pm scheduled meeting time. On campus students will go to Erickson Hall Room 132. Online students will join the “Whole Class Zoom” on the course website:http://greenhow.educ.msu.edu/cep956fs19/

On alternate weeks, we will meet ASYNCHRONOUSLY in the online discussion forum and/or synchronously in small groups to work on readings, writing assignment(s) and/or activities.

Please mark your calendars with this schedule below. More information, such the finalized course website which contains this schedule, syllabus, assignments, etc., will be given to you Wed 8/28, but for now, I thought it would help you in your fall planning to record these dates. 

Wednesday, August 28, 6-8:50pm EST (Synch)
Course introduction, overview, expectations, assignments via Zoom:https://msu.zoom.us/j/2314762101

Week of September 2-8  (Asynch)
Asynchronous discussion, new readings, writing brief statement of interest

Monday, September 9, 6-8:50pm EST  (FTF/Synch)
On campus students go to Erickson Hall, Room 132 – online students join via Zoom

 Week of September 16-22  (Asynch)
Asynchronous discussion, new readings, writing/manuscript

Monday, September 23, 6-8:50pm EST   (FTF/Synch)
On campus students go to Erickson Hall, Room 132 – online students join via Zoom

Week of September 30-October 6  (Asynch)
Asynchronous discussion, new readings, writing/manuscript

Monday, October 7, 6-8:50pm EST     (FTF/Synch)
On campus students go to Erickson Hall, Room 132 – online students join via Zoom

 Week of October 14-20    (Asynch)
Asynchronous discussion, new readings, writing/manuscript

Monday, October 21, 6-8:50pm EST     (FTF/Synch)
On campus students go to Erickson Hall, Room 132 – online students join via Zoom

 Week of October 28 – November 3       (Asynch)
Asynchronous discussion, new readings, writing/manuscript

Monday, November 4, 6-8:50pm EST      (FTF/Synch)
On campus students go to Erickson Hall, Room 132 – online students join via Zoom

 Week of November 11-17      (Asynch)
Asynchronous discussion, new readings, writing/manuscript

Monday, November 18, 6-8:50pm EST     (FTF/Synch)
On campus students go to Erickson Hall, Room 132 – online students join via Zoom

 Week of November 25- Dec 1    (Asynch)
Asynchronous discussion, new readings, writing/manuscript

Monday, December 2, 6-8:50pm   EST     (FTF/Synch)
On campus students go to Erickson Hall, Room 132 – online students join via Zoom

Participation, synchronous and asynchronous, is a big part of this course. Another course goal is your production of a submission-ready manuscript for a journal which is based on your own research interests and developing area(s) of expertise. We will spend time each week talking about key steps in the publishing process, and the course will scaffold your writing of a manuscript for submission by the course’s end. Previous students have really appreciated this component of the course and been very successful in publishing their articles. I will share with you a list of these authors/articles when we meet.

Please let me know in advance if you have any conflicts. Please also let me know if you have never used Zoom video-conferencing. No experience is required, but I would like to know if this technology is new to you. 

Thank you and have a great weekend!

 

Chris